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Leominster police bust suspected shoplifter

LEOMINSTER -- An alleged underwear bandit was nabbed shoplifting from JCPenney department store Thursday, according to Leominster District Court records.

Eric N. Rodriguez, 36, 15 1/2 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, was a suspected repeat shoplifter, and the store's loss prevention officer was watching when he walked in with a large Macy's bag, a document stated.

He allegedly stuffed a linen set into the bag and then went to the men's underwear, where he put an estimated 50 packs into the shopping bag according to the court document.

When he left the store the loss prevention officer chased him and Rodriguez allegedly dropped the bag.

Police found him in nearby woods, and when he tried to run, Officer Kyle Mimnaugh quickly chased him down.

"After returning to the store, it appears that someone picked up the Macy's bag with the stolen goods and kept it for themselves," the court document said.

Each bag of underwear cost about $25.

Rodriguez was charged with larceny over $250, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

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